The Hedge Of Thorns (1821)

""The Hedge of Thorns"" is a Christian allegorical novel written by Mary Martha Sherwood and first published in 1821. The story follows the journey of a young boy named Henry who, after disobeying his parents, finds himself lost in a dark forest. As he wanders, he encounters various obstacles and temptations that threaten to lead him astray from his path. However, he is guided and protected by a kind and wise old man who teaches him the importance of faith, obedience, and perseverance. Along the way, Henry learns valuable lessons about the consequences of sin, the power of prayer, and the love and mercy of God. The novel is filled with biblical references and moral teachings, and is intended to inspire readers to live a virtuous and righteous life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.